2025 Toyota Land Cruiser vs 2026 Toyota Sienna

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was available in two trim levels, with the base model named the 1958, a nod to its US debut year. This version had a retro aesthetic, featuring round headlights, cloth seats, and basic equipment, available in three paint colors. Priced at $58,195, it was a more affordable option, but the Land Cruiser model, priced at $62,965, offered a more modern and upscale look. This version came with additional color options, a nicer interior with larger screens, and essential off-roading hardware and software. The Premium Package added leather and more tech, enhancing the vehicle's appeal. Our test vehicle, equipped with the Premium Package, sported Heritage Blue and Grayscape paint, 20-inch wheels, and an accessory roof rack, bringing the total price to $71,004, including the destination charge.

The Land Cruiser's design was traditional, maximizing off-road clearances and visibility. Its utilitarian interior featured traditional switchgear, with the Java-colored leather adding a desirable contrast. The dual 12.3-inch digital driver and infotainment screens gave it a technologically advanced appearance. Compared to a Lexus RX, the Land Cruiser's steering-wheel controls were significantly more intuitive. The vehicle's purposeful look was complemented by a ring of dark gray cladding, emphasizing its utility. The optional roof rack enhanced its practicality, supporting a 770-pound static and 165-lb dynamic roof load. Despite its utilitarian nature, the Land Cruiser's interior was more refined than the 1958 model, justifying its price.

The 2026 Toyota Sienna was offered in multiple trims, including the LE, XLE, XSE, Limited, Woodland Edition, and Platinum, with prices ranging from $42,915 to $60,305. Our test vehicle was the Woodland Edition, painted in a green color called Cypress, with a price of $53,790. While the Cypress color suited the Woodland Edition's theme, the vehicle's appearance was not particularly rugged or outdoorsy. The Woodland Edition featured a Black interior, which felt dark and dour. The interior quality needed improvement, with the shifter and glove compartment door feeling flimsy, and many storage areas unlined, contributing to unwanted noise.

The Sienna's driving experience was not particularly engaging, with the Woodland Edition providing a smooth ride but lacking in handling dynamics. The minivan's architecture was sound, offering stability in corners and curves. However, the brake pedal feel needed improvement, requiring too much effort to modulate. The Sienna's interior was practical, with a four-zone climate control system and power sliding doors. The optional "super-long-slide" second-row captain's chairs were comfortable but limited third-row space. The Sienna offered 33.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expandable to 101 cubic feet with the third row folded. However, the second-row seats were not removable, limiting maximum cargo volume compared to other minivans.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was equipped with Toyota’s i-Force Max hybrid system, combining a turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an electric motor. This setup produced 326 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque, with a full-time four-wheel-drive system and electronic locking rear and center differentials. The Land Cruiser had a maximum towing capacity of 6,000 pounds and featured standard Downhill Assist Control and Crawl Control. The more expensive Land Cruiser model added Multi-Terrain Select off-roading modes, Multi-Terrain Monitor camera views, and a front stabilizer bar disconnect feature. Despite an EPA rating of 23 mpg combined, real-world testing yielded only 15.7 mpg. The Land Cruiser excelled as a daily driver and off-road adventurer, with impressive suspension tuning and off-road capabilities. However, it struggled on twisty mountain roads due to its tires and suspension tuning.

The 2026 Toyota Sienna was a hybrid, featuring a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gas engine, a nickel-metal hydride battery pack, and an electric motor. The powertrain produced 245 horsepower, which was modest for a vehicle weighing 4,625 pounds and capable of seating up to eight people. The Sienna's e-AWD system was standard on the Woodland Edition and Platinum trims, while other trims had front-wheel drive with optional AWD. The Sienna's EPA rating was 35 mpg combined, but real-world testing resulted in 31.1 mpg on a fuel-efficiency loop and 26.8 mpg on a mountainous route. The Woodland Edition's off-road capabilities were limited, with only a slight increase in ground clearance and all-season tires. The Sienna's driving experience was unremarkable, with a soft and uncommunicative feel. The brake pedal required too much effort, and the engine was noisy when revved.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser offered SofTex artificial leather upholstery, with heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. The Premium Package added real leather and a power sunroof. The front seats were comfortable, but the second-row seats lacked thigh support and had an uncomfortable backrest angle. The Land Cruiser's rear window design was less practical than the 4Runner's, and the center console's cool box was deemed unnecessary. The Land Cruiser provided 46.2 cubic feet of cargo space, expandable to 82.1 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. However, the high load floor height required effort when loading heavy items.

The 2026 Toyota Sienna prioritized practicality, with a four-zone climate control system and power sliding doors. The Woodland Edition lacked ventilated front seats, which were available on higher trims. The "super-long-slide" second-row captain's chairs were comfortable but limited third-row space. The Sienna offered 33.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row, expandable to 101 cubic feet with the third row folded. However, the second-row seats were not removable, limiting maximum cargo volume compared to other minivans. The Sienna's interior felt claustrophobic due to small rear side windows and an all-black interior.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser featured a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Toyota Audio Multimedia (TAM) system included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and five connected service plans. The Premium Package added a 14-speaker JBL premium sound system, wireless smartphone charging, a head-up display, a digital camera-based rearview mirror, and digital key technology. The voice recognition system performed well, providing accurate directions.

The 2026 Toyota Sienna came with a 12.3-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen. Standard infotainment features included wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and multiple connected service plans. Optional features included wireless smartphone charging, a 12-speaker JBL premium sound system, and a 1,500-watt power inverter. The TAM system was difficult to view in daytime mode, but switching to night mode improved visibility. The optional voice recognition system worked well but struggled with specific SiriusXM station requests.

The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser was equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), which included forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, pedestrian, cyclist, and motorcyclist detection, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and lane-centering assist. The adaptive cruise control and lane-centering assist provided semi-autonomous highway driving. Additional safety features included a road sign reader, automatic high-beam headlights, and Predictive Driving Assist (PDA). The Land Cruiser received a four-star overall rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with four stars in the frontal-impact test, five stars in side-impact testing, and a three-star rollover resistance rating.

The 2026 Toyota Sienna featured Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 2.0, which included high-beam assist, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, and lane-centering assist. The Sienna also had blind-spot monitors and rear cross-traffic alert. The Woodland Edition and higher trims included front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking. The Sienna received a five-star overall safety rating from the NHTSA, but its driver protection rating was three stars. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the Sienna a Marginal result in the moderate overlap front-impact test, but it received higher scores in other tests.